Monthly Archives: August 2013

WALS Foundation Mock Trial

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The WALS Foundation Mock Trial program has assisted schools across the state for ten years.  Over 11,500 students in twelve West Virginia counties have participated.  The program brings the American Justice System to life as students learn about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs. 

The mock trial program meets the fifth grade mock trial objective in the West Virginia Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives for Social Studies.  For more information please visithttp://walswheeling.com/mocktrials.shtml.

Courtesy:

Robert “Joey” Wiseman Jr.

Social Studies Coordinator

Office of Secondary Learning

272 Word Challenge for High School Students

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272 Word Challenge for High School Students

Essay Challenge: The Power of Words

It has been said that Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is one of the most powerful, important speeches in American history. Only 272 words, the Gettysburg Address is an inspiring affirmation of American ideals, equality and democratic principles. It is an impassioned plea and a thoughtful argument for the value that President Lincoln held most dear: Freedom.

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and honor its author, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation invites high school students to share their thoughts in only 272 words—no more, no less, about either Abraham Lincoln or Gettysburg/The Gettysburg Address. Students’ essays must be submitted via email to 272words@alplm.org.

Courtesy: 

Robert “Joey” Wiseman Jr.

Social Studies Coordinator

Office of Secondary Learning

Mountain Institute Workshop

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AS WE BEGIN OUR WATERSHED JOURNEY

What is it? A course consisting of workshops, online components, and fieldtrips for teachers, also field trips will be provided to selected schools by The Mountain Institute.

Why? To offer support to teachers by providing dynamic geographic learning experiences that combine classroom learning activities with outdoor field experiences and technology-supported inquiry in an effort to connect watershed topics with current CSOs.

When? October will be the first of two face-to-face workshops. Course runs October-April

Where? Concord University, Athens, WV

Opportunities?   PD credits, 3 hours Graduate credit, teacher stipend, student fieldtrips provided through TMI.

Contact us? smitchem@access.k12.wv.us     bstyer@access.k12.wv.us

                                                 rpmiller@access.k12.wv.us

 

 

Robert “Joey” Wiseman Jr.

Social Studies Coordinator

Office of Secondary Learning

2013-14 Social Studies Fair

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This year is  going to bring changes to the state social studies fair.   This year high school students only have the option in competing in the National History Day portion of the competition.  With it being the first year of rolling out History Day at the local level it will be a big change for local and RESA competitions.  To accommodate this change we are only asking that schools, counties, and RESAs hold local competitions for the Exhibit portion of National History Day.  http://www.wvssfair.com/ 

 

If you have students who are interested in the other portion of National History Day such as a performance or documentary please let me know and we may make arrangements for them at the state fair.  Elementary and Middle School students will compete in the traditional social studies fair portion of the competition.  National History Day does not have an elementary competition but it does have a middle school competition.  If you have middle school students who are interested in National History Day this year please contact me.  The New Score cards for both History Day and the Social Studies Fair are posted on the site above.

 

Remember all dates and up to date information is posted on the Social Studies Website at:  http://wvde.state.wv.us/socialstudies/

 Joey

Robert “Joey” Wiseman Jr.

Social Studies Coordinator

Office of Secondary Learning